Ellen Matis, who lives in Bellefonte, is the owner of Hello Social Co., a social media and digital marketing agency. Before starting her own business, Ellen worked in a variety of digital-media related roles.

She is one of the first members of SpringBoard, a business incubator and co-working space based in Bellefonte.

She is a member of CBICC Connect, a member of the Bellefonte Keystone Community Advisory Board, a member of the SpringBoard Advisory Board, and a member of the State College Young Professionals.

Ellen is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in Journalism and Public Relations, and is currently pursuing a master's in Integrated Marketing Communications from West Virginia University.